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Could Bitcoin replace US dollar as reserve currency?
Gulf News
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Dubai: For decades, the US dollar has been the backbone of the global financial system. It anchors trade, financial markets, and central bank reserves. Yet a persistent question is now gaining traction: could Bitcoin, the world’s leading...
Reimagining Connectivity in Northeast India: Linking Lands, Empowering People
Observer Research Foundation
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This commentary is part of the ongoing U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific: North Eastern Dialogue. Connectivity in Northeast India is the backbone of regional transformation, empowering the local communities economically and helping in...
When patriarchy rules, gender equality is a far cry
The Pioneer
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Just days after the shocking death of a woman in Greater Noida allegedly set ablaze by her husband over dowry dispute, comes the news of a lecturer from Jodhpur succumbing to her burn injuries after she took her own life for similar reasons. She...
Karan Johar SLAMS Podcasters, Astrologers For 'Clickbait' Content
Times Now
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August 23, 2025
Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025: Amrinder Gill Wins Best Actor For Mittran Da Challeya Truck Ni, Neeru Bajwa Bags Best Actress For Shayar The wait is over as we now have the winners of the glamorous and prestigious Bhutani Filmfare Awards...
Their Majesties Return from Historic State Visit to Việtnam
The Bhutanese
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August 23, 2025
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen returned to Bhutan on 22nd August 2025 after concluding a landmark State Visit to Việtnam, the first from Bhutan to the Southeast Asian nation. Their Majesties were warmly received throughout the...
BSF Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2025: Last Date to Apply, Eligibility, Selection Process and More
Krishi Jagran
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August 22, 2025
The BSF has released more than 3,500 vacancies for Constable Tradesman across different trades. (Image Source: Canva) The Border Security Force (BSF) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for Constable Tradesman posts in 2025. This...
Report: Kashish Pride Film Festival 2025
Hindustan Times
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August 27, 2025
Queer people in Mumbai have a hectic social calendar every June, which is designated as Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising of June 1969 in New York. Its anniversary is now celebrated by queer folks and allies in many parts of the...
CCRAS, WHO-SEARO Host Regional Workshop in Mumbai on GMP Standards for Herbal Medicines
Krishi Jagran
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August 20, 2025
Home News Ministry of Ayush’s CCRAS, in partnership with WHO-SEARO, is holding a four-day regional workshop in Mumbai on Good Manufacturing Practices for herbal medicines. The programme brings together experts and delegates from South-East Asian...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World debuts Wellbeing Collection
TTG Asia
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August 26, 2025
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has curated a new Wellbeing Collection, which comprises 15 luxury hotels that provide soulful sanctuaries designed to restore the body, mind and spirit. These properties from around the world are qualified by...
JK Masale appoints Saif Ali Khan as brand ambassador
Afaqs
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JK Masale has roped in Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan as its brand ambassador. The association, according to the company, reflects the brand’s effort to balance its traditional legacy with contemporary consumer preferences. The campaign featuring...
Pema Gatshel farmers turn to dragon fruit for steady income
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 27, 2025
Dragon fruits are becoming a popular cash crop in Pema Gatshel. From just a handful of farmers a few years ago, today many are trying their hands at growing the fruit. Dragon fruits are known for their exotic appearance and health benefits. The...
The UAE’s Bitcoin holdings surpass $700 million
LondonlovesTech
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August 27, 2025
New data compiled by Finbold research has revealed that the United Arab Emirates has accumulated more than $719 million worth of Bitcoin, making it the fourth largest government-linked BTC holder in the world. The holdings, identified on...
Hungarian Cinema Shines with Dual Premieres at 82nd Venice Festival
Hungarian Conservative
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August 27, 2025
Two Hungarian premieres will be part of the competition programme at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, opening this Wednesday. László Nemes Jeles presents his new feature, Orphan, while Ildikó Enyedi returns with Silent Friend. Both...
Reliance Power shares soar over 17% in a week. What fueled the surge & what should investors do?
The Economic Times
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August 25, 2025
Reliance Power shares have seen a sharp rally, soaring over 17% in the last one week, buoyed by positive developments in its renewable energy business. The surge comes on the back of the company’s announcement of incorporating GDL – Reliance Solar...
Digital identity in payments: Building the trust backbone of a digital economy
Payments cards & mobile
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August 20, 2025
The concept of verifying identity has underpinned human civilisation for millennia, from Mesopotamian seals to ink signatures and passports. Today, as the payments industry undergoes rapid transformation, digital identity (DI) has emerged as a...
Telstra Health wins contract to digitize Australia’s health records system
Biometric Update
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August 26, 2025
Digital transformation is coming to Australia’s healthcare system on a national level. The country’s Digital Health Agency has awarded a contract to Telstra Health, to lead the overhaul of the My Health Record system, which a release says houses...
Exports Gain Momentum, but Domestic Demand To Remain Dairy Sector’s Core Driver: Ind-Ra
Moneylife India
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With rising production, growing per capita availability, and expanding exports, India’s dairy sector is positioned for sustained growth in the medium term. However, its heavy reliance on household consumption and smallholder farmers underscores...
Delay LDC graduation to 2032
Daily Star
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August 24, 2025
Leaders of 16 major business chambers and associations have urged the government to delay Bangladesh's graduation from the least developed country (LDC) club, saying that an early transition would severely strain the pharmaceuticals and garment...
What Bangladesh can learn from global LDC experiences
The Business Standard
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August 26, 2025
In the early 1990s, Botswana faced a paradox. On the verge of graduating from the UN's Least Developed Countries (LDC) category, the country confronted serious risks. Landlocked, and constrained by limited human capital and weak infrastructure, it...
Financial Inclusion: driving inclusive growth
The Financial Express Bangladesh
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Bangladesh’s journey toward financial inclusion has become a hallmark of development-driven central banking in South Asia. The first part of the article (published on August 23) outlines the progress: developing the inclusive regulatory...